Description

Title

Principal Gifts Coordinator

Reports To

Senior Director, Major and Principal Gifts

Location

Hybrid in NYC, DC or Boston preferred; open to remote in U.S. Eastern Time Zone

Department

Development - Major Gifts

Overall Function

The Principal Gifts Coordinator will be part of a high performing Development team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Major & Principal Gifts the coordinator will be responsible for supporting up to three major gift officers' efforts to cultivate, solicit, and steward portfolios of EDF's major and principal donors.The coordinator will be expected to employ the highest standards of a donor-centered approach to fundraising. This position is a growth opportunity for someone interested in the Development profession and offers the opportunity to work with EDF's fundraisers. EDF is committed to the success and growth of fundraising and provides a stellar opportunity to learn the trade from top development professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the major gifts officers to engage top donors; develop deep familiarity with the portfolio and work plan to assist and learn from the gift officers.
• Draft, edit, and/or proofread talking points for donor meetings, proposals, stewardship reports and other communications.
• Oversee the proposal and report development process, ensuring teams stay on track and deadlines are met.
• Assist in the timely and accurate preparation for donor and prospect visits.
• Assist with tracking of donor relationships, work plans and gift projections.
• Produce individualized acknowledgements and other correspondence for donors, ensuring their accuracy and consistency with EDF's style and messaging.
• Help develop fundraising reports to track goals, giving and fundraising activities.
• Participate in donor strategy sessions.
• Administrative tasks including data entry, scheduling, and expense tracking and reporting.
• Other special projects, as assigned.
• Participate in advancing EDF organizational effectiveness and culture goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field plus at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a fundraising, nonprofit or academic setting is preferred. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose, edit, and expertly proofread correspondence and other documents.
• Exceptional organizational, planning and administrative skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in writing, with a level of clarity and sophistication expected by our donors and prospects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality while representing the organization and interfacing with all levels of staff at the national and affiliate offices, as well as with volunteers, donors, and outside vendors.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong ability to actively listen and deftly navigate and manage relationships.
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity; the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet research. Experience working with Salesforce, fundraising or relational databases strongly preferred.
• Desire to learn major gifts fundraising.
• Commitment to the mission of Environmental Defense Fund.